Reading Comprehension

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What is reading comprehension?

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Reading comprehension is the ability to understand, interpret, and analyze written text.

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What is a main idea in a text?

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The main idea is the central point or message that the author wants to convey.

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What are supporting details?

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Supporting details are facts, examples, or descriptions that help explain or reinforce the main idea.

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What does it mean to infer information from a text?

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Inferring means to draw conclusions based on evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.

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What is the purpose of summarizing a text?

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Summarizing helps to condense the main ideas and key points of a text into a shorter form.

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What is a theme in literature?

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A theme is the underlying message or insight about life that a story conveys.

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What is the difference between fact and opinion?

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A fact is a statement that can be proven true or false, while an opinion is a personal belief or judgment.

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What does the term 'context' refer to in reading?

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Context refers to the circumstances or background information surrounding a text that helps to clarify its meaning.

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What is a vocabulary word?

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A vocabulary word is a word that is part of a language and is used to communicate ideas.

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What is the significance of the author's purpose?

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The author's purpose is the reason why the author wrote the text, such as to inform, entertain, or persuade.